2025 UCD Community Survey

Welcome! In this survey, University City District (UCD) is seeking community feedback on our work to improve the vitality of University City.

This survey will take between 5-10 minutes to complete.

Participation in this survey is voluntary; all responses will be reported in aggregate without any personally identifying details.

At the end of this survey, you can enter your email address to join a raffle for up to a $100 digital gift card to a University City area restaurant.

In this survey, we will define University City as the area between 50th Street and the Schuylkill River, roughly from Spring Garden to Woodland Avenue. Please see the map below for a full detail of the University City area.

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The boundary of University City, highlighted in blue.

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* 1. What are the reasons you come to University City? Select all that apply

Dine out

Receive medical care

Attending university / college

Entertainment or cultural activities (e.g. visiting a museum, going to a movie)

Shop

Public events (e.g. the Dollar Stroll, Porchfest, Penn Relays)

I live in University City

Work

Visit parks and public spaces

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Are you a business owner in University City?

Yes

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* 3. What is your favorite thing about University City?

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* 4. What kind of store do you feel is missing from University City? Select all that apply

Drug Stores

Local Boutiques

Fashion Stores

Movie Theaters

Specialty Food (Cheese, butcher, fishmonger, etc.)

Home and Furniture Stores

Second Hand or Thrift Stores

Convenience Stores

Big Box Retail Stores (Target, Walmart, etc.)

Department Stores

Grocery Stores

Sporting Goods

Other (please specify)

None

2025 UCD Community Survey

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* 1. What are the reasons you come to University City? Select all that apply

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* 2. Are you a business owner in University City?

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* 3. What is your favorite thing about University City?

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* 4. What kind of store do you feel is missing from University City? Select all that apply

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* 5. What specific retailer, if any, do you want to see in University City?